Senior AI Security Engineer

Mastercard • O’Fallon, MO

81d • $115,000 - $184,000

About The Position

As an Information Security Engineer specializing in AI Security, you will be at the forefront of protecting our AI systems and data. Your role will involve deep technical expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced security measures to safeguard our AI infrastructure from sophisticated threats and vulnerabilities. You will be instrumental in ensuring the robustness, confidentiality, and availability of our AI-driven solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in information security, with a strong focus on AI security.
• In-depth knowledge of AI technologies, machine learning algorithms, and data protection techniques.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing security measures for AI systems, including secure coding, encryption, and access controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Excellent technical communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, OSCP, or equivalent are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement robust security frameworks for AI systems, including authoring of secure coding practices and secure design principles.
• Identify, implement and manage tooling and methodologies for penetration testing on AI models and systems to identify and remediate security weaknesses.
• Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to integrate security best practices into the AI development lifecycle, including secure model training, validation, and deployment.
• Keep track of emerging industry standards, regulations, and best practices for AI security, such as NIST, ISO, and GDPR.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI security, conduct research, and contribute to the development of innovative security solutions.
• Prepare and document standard operating procedures, protocols, and security reports, including assessment-based findings and recommendations for further system security enhancement.
• Provide guidance and support on security matters, including answering queries, providing feedback, and advising on best practices.
• Provide technical training and mentorship to team members and stakeholders on AI security principles and practices.
• Design and execute experiments and proof of concepts (POCs) to validate emerging threats and security solutions.

Benefits

• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• Flexible spending account and health savings account
• Paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave)
• 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time
• 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire
• 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays
• 401k with a best-in-class company match
• Deferred compensation for eligible roles
• Fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities
• Eligibility for tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees